Japan is enjoying increasing exports of fruit and fresh produce around Asia, helping sustain otherwise weak air cargo demand in the region as semi-conductor trade declines.
December saw an all-time high of fruit and vegetable exports, by value, up nearly 500% on the 40-year average, although exports in January, year on year, fell 15%. However, the following two months saw year-on-year gains.
Cathay Cargo said the volumes were supporting its flights. Noting …
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